NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOKS FOR BOYS.
The Boys of Fairmead. By M.C. Rowsell. With Original Illustrationsby Chris Hammond. In large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, bev. boards, price3s. 6d.
"It is always a pleasure to take up a book by Miss Rowsell, whether shewrites for juveniles or adults, whether her pen be employed in history,biography, or fiction, she invariably shows the cultured mind and thepolished diction of the writer, thinker and gentlewoman. This book hasadventure, and it has to a marked degree humour. Essentially a book forboys, their elders will read it with pleasure."--_Public Opinion._
The Fortunes of Claude. By Edgar Pickering. Illustrated by LancelotSpeed. In large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, price 3s. 6d.
This volume narrates the adventures of Claude, a nameless orphan, whofinds not only his name, but fortune and relations, whilst serving inthe army of "Bonnie Prince Charlie." He takes part in the battle ofCulloden, his escape therefrom and subsequent adventures will be readwith breathless interest by every boy who is the fortunate possessor ofthis book. The illustrations by Mr. Speed add much to the interest ofthe story.
A Chase Round the World. By Robert Overton. Illustrated by A. Monro. Inlarge crown 8vo, cloth gilt, price 3s. 6d.
The boy hero in this tale is occupied throughout in an honourableendeavour to clear his father's name from the shadow of suspicionwhich rests upon it, and to recover a stolen treasure. How he succeedsin his quest, which carries him round the world and leads to manystrange adventures we leave to the readers of the story to find out.Suffice it to say that the plot is admirably worked out, and there isnot a dull page from cover to cover.
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